Transport Aide, Patient Transport, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

FSA & Commuter Benefits

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Fitness Center Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ seeks a per diem Patient Transporter to safely move patients, requisitions, specimens, charts, and personal belongings. Shifts run 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with days varying; weekend coverage may be required.

Requirements include a high school diploma, no prior experience necessary, and the ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Strong communication, attention to detail, and adaptability to changing workloads are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No previous experience required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good communication skills to interact with patient, family members, and health care team.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to adapt to changes in workload and schedule.
• Weekend coverage may be required; schedule includes 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• To provide safe transport of patients, personal effects, requisitions, specimens, charts, and miscellaneous items and assist with patient transport activities as required.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Per diem position with variable hours based on departmental needs.Scheduled hours- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; scheduled days will vary. Weekend coverage may be required as needed.Position SummaryTo provide safe transport of patients, personal effects, requisitions, specimens, charts, and miscellaneous items and assist with patient transport activities as required.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.ExperienceNo previous experience requiredSkillsAbility to read, write, speak, and understand English. Good communication skills to communicate and interact with patient, family members, and other members of the health care team and respond quickly to customer's needs. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.Job LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $18.82 - $23.53 (per hour)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.